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    Re: Toro Timemaster 30" Walk Mower

    I have not had any work done on my domestic Timemaster since new and it has done well over 50hrs still original blades ( should have been done a week or so ago ) due to be replaced no issues with...
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    Re: Toro Timemaster 30" Walk Mower

    I forgot to mention the Briggs motor is underpowered for the machine however still gets the job done that is another reason I am buying the 21" S/P it has the kawasaki commercial motor as used on the...
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    Re: Toro Timemaster 30" Walk Mower

    Having had the honda 21" s/p since starting out because everyone else was using them on this site.However I became fed up with the price and cost of parts then I saw another contractor using one I...
  4. Thread: Stihl fs85 problem

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    Re: Stihl fs85 problem

    had similar problem it ended up being the coil.Mine would start and run for while then give a bit of a splutter and die.Refuse to restart until cool. Although not my problem but another issue with...
  5. Thread: cramps

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    Re: cramps

    Try magnesium tablets worked for me
    gjs
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    Re: Client Job Question

    next time you are told that their emloyees are paid an x amont per hour ask what the actual real hourly rate is
    i.e cost to actually employ them frm the start includes advertising,...
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    Re: Carsguide scams

    I just listed a car for sale on carsguide within a couple of hours I got message from a buyer wanting to buy it and to make sure he got it he would pay $600 more than asking price to settle ASAP.he...
  8. Thread: Why Is It So?

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    Re: Why Is It So?

    probably the coil.They can have a small fracture in one of the electrical components that opens up when hot and stops motor then closes up after a while and allows it to start again.
    If it just...
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    Re: Your area your rates

    It appears we Brisbane lawnies arecharging too much $45 plus /lawn & gardening $55/h
    New rates delivered in letterbox today guy will mow $20 and weed $8/hr.
    Got to be a joke.
    better start...
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    Re: to mow or not to mow the nature strip

    In Brisbane a lot of the corner blocks seem to be owned by pensioners and they can't afford the big dollars to have it all mowed, so I suggest they they get council to mow nature strip and I mow...
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    Re: Registering Business Names

    Just checked it again it was $126 to register business and $46 to change details
    cheers
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    Re: Registering Business Names

    Best way just use your own name that way you do not need to register as a business name just get an ABN it's a lot cheaper and no need to waste time in Government department office and we now how...
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    Re: Starting up

    Hi Dave78
    If you buy equipment over 10 yrs old there is no depreciation claim.
    Borrowed money to buy equipment fees & interest are deductable
    Do not register for GST if you do not need to or you...
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    Re: Buy an existing round or start new one?

    Hi Back To Basics
    located in Ashgrove, Chermside, Everton Park, Ferny Grove, Geebung, Mitchelton, Nundah,Wavell Hts.
    gjs
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    Re: Buy an existing round or start new one?

    I agree with the above it was a hard slog at first but once the ball gets rolling it really gathers pace,so existing would have been good.

    Due to retirement plans I have actually been selling...
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    Re: Green Last Week. Dead Now!

    If you are in Brisbane it is grubs,they are all over the place at the momment,mainly couch you mayfind different type of grass left green on nature strip they don't seem to like the broad leaf grass...
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    Re: Honda brushcutter keeps stopping

    also check the fuel cap vent valve is working correctly if not creates a vacuum and does not allow air pressure into fuel tank to allow carb to suck fuel in.
    gjs
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    Re: People are unbelievable!

    Good luck VJ hope it works out for you.Too late now but my motto is NEVER,NEVER do ANY work for so called profesionals
    accountants,doctors,lawyers etc etc they think we are mere servants and should...
  19. Thread: hows the weather

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    Sticky: Re: hows the weather

    Hi Bluey
    Yep It was a good learning curve actually. I have never ask offsiders if they can swim. I suggest we all do that from now on.
    cheers
    gjs
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    Re: For Getting Payments

    That's the key Mowon get rid of the slow payer's & PITAS.Build up loyal,gratefull clientelle ONLY and your business will run smooth with less stress.

    gjs
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    Sticky: Re: hows the weather

    Hot day last week took the stihl whipper snip to the bottom of a clients pool. I told him a couple of years ago some poor bugger is going to fall in as path is too close to pool,
    HAD TO BE ME.
    was...
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    Re: For Getting Payments

    If I turn up and money is not in hidy spot I do not mow. I move them to their next scheduled mow and charge extra.Do't waste time chasing them let them chase you.TIME=MONEY.

    Avoid Direct Deposit...
  23. Thread: garden bag service

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    Re: garden bag service

    Hi Redback mowing
    No worries
    Yes Mr Can Do announced the green bin service in last budget at a reasonable cost too from memory.I wonder who got the contract for that probably the same mob that...
  24. Thread: garden bag service

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    Re: garden bag service

    Brisbane council is introducing green bins next year.There has been a lot of bag business for sale the last 6-8 months since the council announced it.One mob here recently franchised their business...
  25. Thread: Is this fair?

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    Re: Is this fair?

    just explain it was a special introductory offer so that they could see how good you were to win his confidence in you and his repeat business.
    Go for it no point working for nothing.
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